Pre Work Immersion Seminar

PRE-WORK
IMMERSION SEMINAR
“ Developing the Professional
Person within You”
RESUME WRITING, JOB INTERVIEW, AND WORK ETHICS
Prof. Luzviminda C. Abines, MBA

Professional development is improving
yourself through learning and training to
advance your career.
 Professional development involves developing

yourself in your role to entirely understand the
job you do and how you can improve. It involves
enhancing the necessary skills to carry out your
role as effectively as possible and is something
that will continue throughout your working life.
What is a Resume?
“A resume is a structured summary of a
person's education, employment background, and job
qualifications. Before you begin writing a resume, make
sure you understand its true function—as a brief
persuasive business message intended to stimulate an
employer's interest in meeting you and learning more
about you.
A resume is a document that tells
prospective employers exactly what you
want them to know about you and why
you would be a good fit for their open
position. It should advertise your skills in
an easy-to-read, logical, and concise
format.
What is the purpose of resume in
business?
 Hiring managers use resumes to screen
potential employees. They typically look
at a resume for less than 15 seconds
before deciding which pile to put it in.
The No pile ends up in the recycle bin.
The Yes pile gets a second look, and
possibly an interview.
 For you, a resume is a tool
that's designed to get you to
the next step in the
employment process: the
interview. It can even help
you prepare for the interview
by giving you specific items
to practice talking about.
What is the purpose of resume in
business?
The purpose of a resume is to introduce yourself to
employers, to present your qualifications, and secure
an interview. The goal of writing a resume is to
showcase your experience, education, and skills in a
standardized format which is easy for recruiters to
read.
Why is resume important in the job
search?
A resume provides the hiring manager with
his or her very first impression of you. A
well-written one could be your ticket into
an interview. You can use it before an
interview to help you prepare your answers
to the questions you expect to get, and it
can even help you during the interview by
giving you a way to direct the flow of
questions.
What should include on a resume?
 Each resume has its own layout, format, look, and
feel. However, every resume should contain the
same basic types of information.
A resume is a document that you put together to sell your skills and
experience to a hiring manager when you are trying to get a
specific job. Hiring managers scan numerous resumes to find the
few candidates who most closely match the needs of their
organizations. They usually meet with these candidates for
interviews to determine which candidate to hire.
The same basic information should be included on each
resume, regardless of which resume format is used. The
information you should include is:
 Your Contact Information, so a hiring manager can

easily get in touch with you if needed.
 A Professional Summary, sometimes called

a profile, that gives the hiring manager a glimpse of
your skills and accomplishments.
 Your Employment History, which should
provide specific details about the
accomplishments and successes you've had in
your previous jobs. It always includes the names
and locations of the employer, and should
include a job title that is generally
understandable. Dates are often included in this
section, although you may want to omit them if
you have gaps in your employment history.
 Your Education information, which should
include the certifications or degrees you have
earned, the institutions from which you earned
them, and the dates they were awarded.
 Any Additional Skills and Information that
highlight any technical or specialized skills you
have that are applicable to the position.
5 Tips on Writing an Effective Resume
1. Keep it short.
You don’t have to mention all your credentials. Your resume
should include only the best of your abilities and your most recent
accomplishments. Keep your resume down to a page or two.
Lengthy resumes may turn off employers, who have to sift through
loads of applications.
2. Check spelling and grammar.

This is your brief moment to impress employers, so make sure your
resume has zero mistakes. Errors indicate carelessness on your part, so
proofreading is a must before submission. You can even run your
document through a tool like Grammarly or Ginger.
3. Adjust your resume to match the role.
To target a particular job position, emphasize its required skills
on your resume. Mention past projects similar to the work
involved in your preferred role. To gain more information, study
the job description and the company website.
4. Be transparent.
You have to wow employers, but not to the point of lying on your
resume. This will only come back to bite you during the job interview
when employers ask specific questions about your skills. Be honest
about what you can offer to the company.
5. Use numbers.
To better communicate your competence, try
quantifying them. State that you handled 15 people in
your previous job, or that you increased sales by 20%.
This way, employers get a better picture of your
accomplishments.
What is a Job interview?
A job interview is a conversation
which occurs between a potential
employer and a job applicant. During
the job interview, the employer has
the opportunity to appraise applicant's
qualifications, appearance and
general fitness for the job opening.
An employer will invite you for
an interview if they believe that you
have the skills to succeed at their
company. In the interview, they will
seek to evaluate your genuine
interest in the company and the role,
your preparedness for the position,
and your potential to add value to
their team.
What should I prepare before a job interview?
 Research the company and industry. We often hear from
employers that candidates do not know enough about their
companies when they interview.
 Practice confident, accessible body language from the moment

you enter the building. Before the interview, take a deep breath
and exhale slowly to manage feelings of anxiety and encourage
self-confidence. Maintain eye contact and smile.
Four Common Interview Questions &
Answers for Freshers
Q1. TELL SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR SELF.
 Talk about your education, skills (including soft skills and

interpersonal skills) and a bit about your family background.
 Share a bit about your strengths and achievements that build the
platform for further discussion.
 Use conversational tone and answer confidently

Q2. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?
 Share the strengths that are related to the job requirements. If

you have applied for the position of content writer talk about
your writing and proofreading skills, similarly if you have
applied for the position of a graphic designer or social media
manager talk about your expertise in that particular area.
Always elaborate your strengths with some quick examples.
In the end, say that you are a quick learner and great team player.
Q3. WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?
 It is never recommended to say that you do not have any

weaknesses as it makes you look dishonest and arrogant.
 Choose a weakness that doesn’t impact your current job role.
 You can also say things which have some positive implications like-
“ I concentrate on one thing at a time” or “ I tend to focus too much
on the details.”
Q4. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 5 YEARS FROM
NOW?
 Remember the idea of asking this question is to check your

confidence, your willingness to stay longer with the company and
your plan about career goals.
 Don’t give an impression that you want this job just to gain
experience. Instead say, “I see may self in senior position managing
important portfolio for this company.”
 Keep your answer aligned with the current job requirement to show
your interest in the company.
What is Work Ethics?
 Work ethics refers to a person’s attitudes, feelings and
beliefs about work.
Ethics in the work place means positive attributes like

honesty, integrity, dedication, determination,
commitment, responsibility, communication,
interpersonal relationship, co-operation.
5 Examples of Good Work Ethic in
Employees
1. Time Management
Employees with good work ethic know how to manage their time
well. They prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and get things done.
These employees are punctual and arrive to work on time or
earlier. They are rarely, if ever, late to their shift. They work well
within teams and never hold up the completion of projects. If
employees manage their time well, it’s likely that they are also
organized.
2. Productivity
 Employees with a strong work ethic take great pride in their

work. They get a sense of fulfillment from their jobs and
ensure that all of their tasks are completed. They prioritize
their jobs and make sure to finish their work obligations before
committing to social activities with their friends outside of
work. Productive employees are organized and spend their
work days getting as much as they can done to ensure a proper
work-life balance.
3. Accountability and Responsibility
 Having a strong sense of responsibility and holding yourself accountable

are really important indicators of good work ethic. When an employee
shows a sense of responsibility, they show managers that they are
dependable and can be relied upon.
 A responsible employee will also recognize when things don’t go as

planned or if they’ve made a mistake. Responsible employees will hold
themselves accountable for their actions. They don’t sweep things under the
rug or hide things from their team. Knowing that you can always rely on a
dependable, honest employee is a great indicator of a strong work ethic.
4. Professionalism
 Above all else, employees with good work ethic are professionals.
We all have bad things happen to us in our personal lives from time to
time. While some employees allow their problems outside of the
office to affect their work, employees with a strong work ethic will
put those problems aside and do their best to ensure that their work is
never affected by them. These employees will still provide high-
quality work despite being under the weather.
5. Dedication
 Above all else, employees with a strong work ethic
will demonstrate dedication. These employees are dedicated to
their jobs, their teams, and their work. Employees with a strong
work ethic will go the extra mile to finish their projects or help
their teammates complete tasks. You can always rely on a
dedicated employee to be the first one to volunteer to help
achieve a goal. These employees are hard-working and do a great
deal to help add to your company’s culture.
 Always arrives to work and finishes project
or assigned task on time or as early as you
can.
 Happy to do overtime when appropriate or
when needed and told to do so.
 Takes breaks when needed to check phone
calls and messages.
 Keep personal problems out of the
workplace.
 Admits mistakes.

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PRE-WORK

Prof. Luzviminda C. Abines, MBA

 Professional development involves developing

 Your Contact Information, so a hiring manager can

 A Professional Summary, sometimes called

2. Check spelling and grammar.

 Practice confident, accessible body language from the moment

 Talk about your education, skills (including soft skills and

 Use conversational tone and answer confidently

 Share the strengths that are related to the job requirements. If

 It is never recommended to say that you do not have any

 Choose a weakness that doesn’t impact your current job role.

 Remember the idea of asking this question is to check your

Ethics in the work place means positive attributes like

 Employees with a strong work ethic take great pride in their

 Having a strong sense of responsibility and holding yourself accountable

 A responsible employee will also recognize when things don’t go as

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